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13 New Jersey opinions name it 4 courts 1933–2025 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc.green2 sentences2009Theatre, 113 F.Supp. at 268-269 ).] [Id. at 472, 416 A.2d 852 (emphasis added).] Five years later, in finding that the ruling had been codified by the subsequently issued Rules of Professional Conduct, the Advisory Committee stated: In Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc., 83 N.J. 460 [, 416 A.2d 852 ] (1980), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an attorney and his firm are disqualified from representing interests adverse to those of a former client of the attorney when the circumstances establish the following: (1) A prior attorney-client relationship between the former client and the attorney sought 2009Theatre, 113 F.Supp. at 268-269 ).] [Id. at 472, 416 A.2d 852 (emphasis added).] Five years later, in finding that the ruling had been codified by the subsequently issued Rules of Professional Conduct, the Advisory Committee stated: In Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc., 83 N.J. 460 [, 416 A.2d 852 ] (1980), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an attorney and his firm are disqualified from representing interests adverse to those of a former client of the attorney when the circumstances establish the following: (1) A prior attorney-client relationship between the former client and the attorney sought | 1 | 1 |
Reale v. Tp. of Waynegreen1 sentence1982However, it has been held that where public policy calls for it a defense will be considered properly before the court although not pleaded (subject impliedly to absence of prejudice). [ 94 N.J.Super. at 514 ; emphasis supplied] In Reale v. Tp. of Wayne, 132 N.J.Super. 100, 106 (Law Div. 1975), late pleading of the failure to comply with the notice requirements of N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. was permitted since “[p]laintiffs have complained of no surprise or prejudice and the court perceives none.” In Seskine v. Cone, supra, 139 N.J.Super. *538 at 310, a trial court dismissed a complaint on ground | 1 | 1 |
Associated Metals, Etc., Corp. v. DIXON, CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC.green1 sentence1967On the contrary, the determination as to whether or not leave shall be granted involves "the exercise of the sound discretion of the court * * * in light of the factual situation actually existing at the time the application is made." Associated Metals, etc., Corp. v. Dixon, etc., Inc., 52 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
T. C. Theatre Corp. v. Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
green
2 sentences2009Theatre, 113 F.Supp. at 268-269 ).] [Id. at 472, 416 A.2d 852 (emphasis added).] Five years later, in finding that the ruling had been codified by the subsequently issued Rules of Professional Conduct, the Advisory Committee stated: In Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc., 83 N.J. 460 [, 416 A.2d 852 ] (1980), the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an attorney and his firm are disqualified from representing interests adverse to those of a former client of the attorney when the circumstances establish the following: (1) A prior attorney-client relationship between the former client and the attorney sought 1978Only in this manner can the lawyer's duty of absolute fidelity be enforced and the spirit of the rule relating to privileged communications be maintained." ( Id. at 268-269 ) In the instant case the problem is compounded not only by the existence of the issue of substantial relationship as to the matters involved, but the further complication that the relationship between the attorney and the supposed former client is unclear, for respondent was not GM's attorney nor a member of the firm which respresented it, but rather a young associate. | 3 | 1978–2009 |
Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc.
green
2 sentences2009Only in this manner can the lawyer’s duty of absolute fidelity be enforced and the spirit of the rule relating to privileged communications be maintained. [Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc., 163 N.J.Super. 529, 584 , 395 A.2d 255 (Law Div.1978), (quoting T.C. 2009Only in this manner can the lawyer’s duty of absolute fidelity be enforced and the spirit of the rule relating to privileged communications be maintained. [Reardon v. Marlayne, Inc., 163 N.J.Super. 529, 584 , 395 A.2d 255 (Law Div.1978), (quoting T.C. | 2 | 1980–2009 |
Jackson v. Hankinson and Bd. of Ed. of New Shrewsbury
green
2 sentences1975Super. 505, 514 (App. Div. 1967), aff'd 51 N.J. 230 (1968), the court determined that under R.R. 4:8-3, the source rule of R. 4:5-4, the defense of qualified immunity of a municipality had to be specifically pleaded in order to avoid surprise, which purpose it identified as "the spirit of the rule." However, it went on to qualify this pleading requirement where *255 public policy compelled having the defense before the court and the other party was not prejudiced, citing Douglas v. Harris, 35 N.J. 270 (1961), as authority. [at 106] In the instant case the court perceives no basis for denying t 1975Super. 505, 514 (App. Div. 1967), aff'd. 51 N.J. 230 (1968), the court determined that under R.R. 4:8-3, the source rule of R. 4:5-4, the defense of qualified immunity of a municipality had to be specifically pleaded in order to avoid surprise, which purpose it identified as "the spirit of the rule." However, it went on to qualify this pleading requirement where public policy compelled having the defense before the court and the other party was not prejudiced, citing Douglas v. Harris, 35 N.J. 270 (1961), as authority. | 2 | 1975–1975 |
Douglas v. Harris
green
2 sentences1975Super. 505, 514 (App. Div. 1967), aff'd 51 N.J. 230 (1968), the court determined that under R.R. 4:8-3, the source rule of R. 4:5-4, the defense of qualified immunity of a municipality had to be specifically pleaded in order to avoid surprise, which purpose it identified as "the spirit of the rule." However, it went on to qualify this pleading requirement where *255 public policy compelled having the defense before the court and the other party was not prejudiced, citing Douglas v. Harris, 35 N.J. 270 (1961), as authority. [at 106] In the instant case the court perceives no basis for denying t 1975Super. 505, 514 (App. Div. 1967), aff'd. 51 N.J. 230 (1968), the court determined that under R.R. 4:8-3, the source rule of R. 4:5-4, the defense of qualified immunity of a municipality had to be specifically pleaded in order to avoid surprise, which purpose it identified as "the spirit of the rule." However, it went on to qualify this pleading requirement where public policy compelled having the defense before the court and the other party was not prejudiced, citing Douglas v. Harris, 35 N.J. 270 (1961), as authority. | 2 | 1975–1975 |
State v. Middleton
green
2 sentences2025We emphasized that when the date is critical to the defense, an amendment to the indictment A-0303-23 19 changing the date would violate "[b]oth the letter and the spirit of the rule." Id. at 33-34 . 2025"It is fundamental that a defendant may not be deprived of a defense or the opportunity to prepare and present one by reason of the State's late amendment of the indictment." Id. at 34 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
KRUVANT BROS. v. Mayor & Council, Tp. of Cedar Grove
green
1 sentence1992The court’s 1987 opinion fully articulates its reasoning: I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the broad spirit and principle of cases, such as Kruvant versus Mayor and Council of the Township of Cedar Grove, 82 New Jersey 435[, 414 A.2d 9 ], decided in 1980, and cases such as Oakwood at Madison, Inc. versus Township of Madison, 72 New Jersey 481 [ 371 A.2d 1192 ], decided in 1977, and Urban Farms, Inc. versus Franklin Lakes, 179 New Jersey Superior Court Reports 203 [ 431 A.2d 163 ] decided by the Appellate Division in 1981, I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the rules promulgated b | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Oakwood at Madison, Inc. v. Township of Madison
green
1 sentence1992The court’s 1987 opinion fully articulates its reasoning: I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the broad spirit and principle of cases, such as Kruvant versus Mayor and Council of the Township of Cedar Grove, 82 New Jersey 435[, 414 A.2d 9 ], decided in 1980, and cases such as Oakwood at Madison, Inc. versus Township of Madison, 72 New Jersey 481 [ 371 A.2d 1192 ], decided in 1977, and Urban Farms, Inc. versus Franklin Lakes, 179 New Jersey Superior Court Reports 203 [ 431 A.2d 163 ] decided by the Appellate Division in 1981, I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the rules promulgated b | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Urban Farms, Inc. v. Franklin Lakes
green
1 sentence1992The court’s 1987 opinion fully articulates its reasoning: I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the broad spirit and principle of cases, such as Kruvant versus Mayor and Council of the Township of Cedar Grove, 82 New Jersey 435[, 414 A.2d 9 ], decided in 1980, and cases such as Oakwood at Madison, Inc. versus Township of Madison, 72 New Jersey 481 [ 371 A.2d 1192 ], decided in 1977, and Urban Farms, Inc. versus Franklin Lakes, 179 New Jersey Superior Court Reports 203 [ 431 A.2d 163 ] decided by the Appellate Division in 1981, I’m satisfied that within the meaning of the rules promulgated b | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Polyard v. Terry
green
1 sentence1982However, it has been held that where public policy calls for it a defense will be considered properly before the court although not pleaded (subject impliedly to absence of prejudice). [ 94 N.J.Super. at 514 ; emphasis supplied] In Reale v. Tp. of Wayne, 132 N.J.Super. 100, 106 (Law Div. 1975), late pleading of the failure to comply with the notice requirements of N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. was permitted since “[p]laintiffs have complained of no surprise or prejudice and the court perceives none.” In Seskine v. Cone, supra, 139 N.J.Super. *538 at 310, a trial court dismissed a complaint on ground | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Jackson v. Hankinson
green
2 sentences1982Judge Conford, S.J.A.D., said this in Jackson v. Hankinson, supra: The spirit of the rule called for pleading the defense of qualified immunity of a municipality to avoid surprise. 1982However, it has been held that where public policy calls for it a defense will be considered properly before the court although not pleaded (subject impliedly to absence of prejudice). [ 94 N.J.Super. at 514 ; emphasis supplied] In Reale v. Tp. of Wayne, 132 N.J.Super. 100, 106 (Law Div. 1975), late pleading of the failure to comply with the notice requirements of N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. was permitted since “[p]laintiffs have complained of no surprise or prejudice and the court perceives none.” In Seskine v. Cone, supra, 139 N.J.Super. *538 at 310, a trial court dismissed a complaint on ground | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Close v. Close
green
1 sentence1978As creating statutory liens, therefore, these decrees cannot avail the petitioner. [ 28 N.J. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
Dambro v. Union Cty. Pk. Comm.
green
1 sentence1975Park Comm'n, 130 N.J. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Unger
neutral
1 sentence1961Consequently, the law now, as I view it, is in harmony with the opinion of the dissenting judges in the Caplan case and the spirit of the doctrine of the Schubert case.” In Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Unger, 4 Misc. 2d 955 , 158 N. Y. | 1 | 1961–1961 |
Gregory v. Gregory
green
2 sentences1933It may be added that the present motion was made before the chancellor — in accordance with the spirit of the principle set forth in Gregory v. Gregory, 67 N.J. 1933Eq. 7 (at p. 11 ), bottom; 58 Atl. | 1 | 1933–1933 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.